{
  "id": 17560465,
  "title": "‘You’re Wrong,’ ‘Find a New Career’ — Colts Fans Push Back Against Former NFL Scout’s Controversial Take on Carlie Irsay-Gordon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/youre-wrong-find-a-new-career-colts-fans-push-back-against-former-nfl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:01:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/wrong-career-colts-fans-push-080128167.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 29, 2026, the Indianapolis Colts co-owner and CEO, Carlie Irsay-Gordon, faced criticism over her sideline presence during games. Former NFL scout John Middlekauff criticized her involvement in a recent podcast on \"3 and Out.\"\n\nMiddlekauff stated that the Colts' general manager position could be challenging to fill, with the franchise trading away Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, and getting a third- and fourth-round pick in return. He added that the owner's situation was problematic, and her sideline presence was misogynistic and unprofessional.\n\nHowever, Colts fans quickly pushed back against Middlekauff's comments. One fan defended the owner, stating that she was learning and had been standing on the sidelines for a while without causing any issues. Another fan questioned why her presence on the sideline seemed to bother men.\n\nMiddlekauff had previously explained that her involvement was motivated by her past experience hiring Chuck Pagano in 2012, which encouraged her to learn more about football operations. Colts fans responded with both support and frustration, questioning her methods while acknowledging her dedication to the team.",
  "summary": "Indianapolis Colts co-owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon continues to attract negative attention amid a series of controversial developments. She decided to part ways with longtime general manager Chris Ballard.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former NFL scout John Middlekauff criticized Carlie Irsay-Gordon's sideline presence.",
    "Middlekauff's involvement was motivated by her past experience hiring Chuck Pagano in 2012."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The backlash against the scout highlights a growing tension between traditional football critiques and a fanbase that views scrutiny of female leadership as a gendered attack on organizational dedication.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}